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A CV should provide comprehensive information about you. Remember your CV is the first chance you get to market yourself, so make sure it stands out! When preparing your CV you may wish to include additional points which outline your objectives. Headlines offer the reader a brief idea of what each section is all about. When you choose a headline for a particular section, choose the best single word or two words that can describe the whole section. Avoid the common mistake of using too many headlines in a page confusing and distracting the reader. Use no more than six headlines in a CV.
Below is a list of headings you should include:
Name
Objective
Education
Relevant Skills
Employment History
Points to remember when preparing your CV:
Make your message as brief as possible, enough to make your point. In today's fast paced business world, most people are not impressed by long and hard to read text.
Use active instead of passive style when you describe yourself.
Mention clearly the names, types, and models of important equipment you learned to master and detail any languages you use and the level you are e.g. basic/intermediate/advanced. These are important details that employers look for to fill their challenging positions.
Arrange your employment history with the most recent role at the top and emphasize this role more than the others. Include dates and job titles for each role.
Bullet points are often used to break down your responsibilities for each role. It also means the reader can see clearly what was involved in each role.
Don't make false claims; this can be picked up by the interviewer, which will mean being unsuccessful.
Don't include your salary as it may be too high or too low. This can be negotiated once you have the job offer.
